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2027: “Obi Submits One-Term Proposal To Atiku-Led Coalition” – Yinusa
The National Coordinator for Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday, disclosed that Mr. Peter Obi, has submitted his single-tenure proposal to the opposition coalition for consideration. Tanko made the revelation during the conferment of a chieftaincy title of ‘Sarki Maskan’ (War Hero) on the former Anambra State governor and a commendation letter in recognition of his selfless service...
Wike Set To Holds Talks With Council Chairmen, NUT, NANS Amid Teachers Strike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, is scheduled to meet with chairmen of FCT area councils, as well as leaders of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), this Thursday. According to a statement issued by NANS in Abuja on Wednesday, the meeting aims to finalize the modalities...
MTN Supports Anambra Schools’ Digital Literacy Agenda With Tablet
MTN Nigeria has partnered with the state government to distribute tablets to students in 11 smart schools across Anambra State. According to a press statement released on Wednesday, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the Senior Special Adviser on New Media to the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo, said the telecom giant donated 50 tablets to each of the schools across the state for...
“Faulty Designs, Poor-Quality Materials Behind Structural Failures” – NSE
The Nigerian Society of Engineers has identified faulty designs and poor-quality materials as the primary causes of structural failures in the construction industry. This assertion was made on Tuesday by NSE President, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, during a public lecture and induction of new members to mark the 2025 Engineering Week in Damaturu. “Stakeholders must adhere to standard and professional practices to...
ICPC Probes Lagos Council Chairman Over Corruption Allegations
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest and interrogation of Mr. Muibi Folawiyo, chairman of the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), over serious allegations of corruption. ICPC spokesperson Dr. Demola Bakare disclosed the development to journalists, stating that Folawiyo is under investigation for alleged large-scale theft, diversion of public funds...
Police Launch Nationwide Manhunt For Killers Of 10 Ebonyi Indigenes In Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen responsible for the killing of 10 people during a violent attack in Ogboji, Orumba-South Local Government Area, on June 30. In a statement released on Tuesday in Awka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as an unprovoked and indiscriminate shooting. “The...
Marketers Refuses Dangote’s Petrol Slash, Retain High Prices
Despite the ex-depot petrol price reduction by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday, many marketers have refused to adjust their pump prices, saying they could run into losses. The marketers who spoke with The PUNCH on Tuesday stated that dropping their pump prices would not be possible unless they exhaust the product purchased at prices around N900 per litre. The PUNCH...
Ex-Senate President David Mark Resigns From PDP
Former Senate President David Mark has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a party he helped found, citing persistent leadership crises and internal divisions as the primary reasons for his departure. In a statement dated June 27 and signed personally, Mark expressed deep disappointment over the state of the PDP, stating that the party has become a shadow...
FG Lauches ‘Africans For Africa’ Fund For Mining Sector
The federal government is set to unveil a bold financing initiative known as the “Africans for Africa Fund” to mobilize capital within the continent for the development of Africa’s mining and natural resource sectors. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, during a briefing ahead of the 2025 African...
US Plans To Revoke 25 Million Naturalised Immigrant’s Citizenship
The United States government has formalised efforts to revoke U.S. citizenship from certain naturalised citizens through a newly surfaced Justice Department memo that directs federal attorneys to prioritise denaturalisation for individuals who committed specific crimes or misrepresented information during their naturalisation process. According to a report by The Guardian on Monday, the memo dated June 11, calls for civil proceedings...
